They see themselves, with reason, to be under Westminster’s thumb and want out. They are a constituent nation in the union that is the United kingdom.
They look at their very little say in Westminster and contrast it with The Republic of Ireland which is an independent nation in the confederation of the eu. Ireland has it better, as does Estonia, Latvia, etc all tiny nations that aren’t dominated by large neighbour’s due to being part of the confederation
Thanks. I understand. But EU is more oppressive than Westminster with far less “input” ——. Especially as one can foresee the future. I doubt the exchange will prove a wise one over time. But I get the history. Thanks. Also the welfare costs ?